Foundations of Marriage

I have people-centric jobs, yet fight to spend time with people. I am a counselor, pastor, chaplain, and teacher chained to a computer much of the day. And it’s not optional. There are daily, weekly…

Digital micro-cheating can silently erode marriage boundaries. Through five real-world scenarios, discover how seemingly innocent online interactions can damage relationships and learn practical strategies to protect your marriage in the digital age. I want to…

A common question in our field is: “what predicts marital satisfaction?” It has been carefully researched and analyzed. One of the most comprehensive and fruitful longitudinal studies of its kind was conducted by CTI’s own  Dr. Scott Wolfe….

If you or your partner were abused as children, you may already be feeling the fallout—but not fully understanding its source. Trauma doesn’t just haunt the past. It walks into the marriage with you, often…

We’ve all been there. Your partner says something simple—maybe even reasonable—and suddenly you’re hot with indignation, ready to defend your honor like a medieval knight. The problem? You’re not under attack. Not really. But defensiveness…

My wife is very critical of my family. She is especially mean to my mother–openly criticizing her to other people and behaving quite rudely when my parents come to visit. I am the first to…